Millsboro thief caught, police searching for other victims

Friday

Delaware State Police, with the assistance of the Millsboro Police Department, have arrested a suspect in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles in the Millsboro area.

On Thursday, November 29, the MPD conducted a pedestrian stop on a man who matched the description of a suspect involved in thefts from motor vehicles. They found 36-year-old Noah Whaley, of Dagsboro, to be in possession of property that had been reported stolen throughout the Troop 4 territory, including: a Nikon camera bag containing a Nikon camera and accessories, a prescription pill bottle containing oxycodone, a BJ’s membership card, an insurance card, a GAP credit card and various gift cards.

Whaley was taken into custody without incident and charged with possession of a controlled substance by theft, felony theft, four counts of theft and five counts of criminal trespassing. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,005 secured bond.

The case remains under investigation. The owners of some recovered property have not yet been identified. Any victims in the area of Country Living Road are requested to contact Troop 4, Detective Sturgis, at 302-752-3806. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com